Buddham Dhammam

KINNUSIHASUTTA

SN 4.12

Lion

Māra criticizes the Buddha for his lion's roar, asserting that the Buddha is not in fact peerless.

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SAKALIKASUTTA

SN 4.13

A Splinter

The Buddha rests after being struck by stone splinters, and Māra criticizes him for being lazy.

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PATIRŪPASUTTA

SN 4.14

Appropriate

Māra discourages the Buddha from teaching, warning him that he will become corrupted by favoritism.

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MĀNASASUTTA

SN 4.15

A Mental Snare

Māra threatens the Buddha with a "mental snare" in the sky.

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PATTASUTTA

SN 4.16

The Alms Bowls

While the mendicants are listening to the teachings, Māra takes the form of an ox and looks as if he will break their almsbowls.

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CHAPHASSAYATANASUTTA

SN 4.17

The Six Fields of Contact

While the mendicants are listening to the teachings, Māra makes an awful roar to distract them.

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PINDASUTTA

SN 4.18

Alms Food

Māra ensures that the Buddha fails to get alms, but the Buddha is happy to feed on joy.

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KASSAKASUTTA

SN 4.19

A Farmer

While the mendicants are listening to the teachings, Māra takes the form of a farmer looking for lost oxen and addresses the Buddha.

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RAJJASUTTA

SN 4.20

Ruling

The Buddha wonders whether it is possible to rule justly, without violence. Māra appears and encourages the Buddha to pursue such a path.

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